Kevin Stuart
New Zealand rugby union player (1928-2005)
Kevin Charles Stuart (19 September 1928 – 12 April 2005) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1955. His position of choice was fullback.
Although born in Dunedin, Stuart was educated at St Bede's College, Christchurch where he was a member of the 1st XV between 1944 and 1946. He died in April 2005, and was buried at Havelock North Cemetery.
Career
Stuart was described as a "grand all-round fullback and a fearless tackler". He was playing in his first season for the Christchurch Marist club when he made his debut for his province, Canterbury in 1948. He became very popular amongst the Canterbury supporters, mainly due to his defensive abilities.
In 1950 Stuart played in his first All Black trial, failing to be selected. Subsequently he was overlooked in both 1951 and 1952, but continued to be a major contribution to the Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield reign from 1953 to 1956. In 1955, aged 26, Stuart was given his All Black opportunity in the first test against Australia.
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